Delinquently: meaning, definitions and examples

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delinquently

 

[ dษชหˆlษชล‹kwษ™ntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavioral context

Delinquently refers to actions that are characteristic of or result in delinquency, often associated with law-breaking or antisocial behavior, particularly in young individuals. It implies a failure to behave according to societal norms and expectations.

Synonyms

criminally, immorally, offensively

Examples of usage

  • He acted delinquently by skipping school repeatedly.
  • The group of friends was known for delinquently vandalizing public property.
  • Parents are concerned when their children start behaving delinquently.
  • She was delinquently involved with a crowd that influenced her negatively.

Translations

Translations of the word "delinquently" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delinquente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเคฐเคพเคงเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช delinquente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ delinquente

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะปั–ะฝะบะฒะตะฝั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ delikwentnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž่กŒ็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlinquant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delincuente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท suรงlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํ–‰์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ delikventnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ delikventne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šฏ็ฝชๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delinkventno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brota

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะปะธะฝะบะฒะตะฝั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ delinquent ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delincuente

Etymology

The word 'delinquently' derives from the term 'delinquent,' which comes from the Latin 'delinquere', meaning 'to fail or to commit an offense.' This Latin root combines 'de-' (meaning 'from' or 'away') and 'linquere' (meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'). Historically, the term has been used predominantly in legal contexts, especially concerning minors who break the law. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass any behavior that fails to meet societal expectations, not just legal transgressions. Thus, 'delinquently' is now commonly used to describe actions that indicate a lack of responsibility or adherence to social norms, particularly among youth.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,361, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.